Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

His Views on Political Topics-The Tariff
He Believes in Cleveland

y Louisville COuriCrJOurndJ reporter
asked the Hon. John G.. Carlisle whether
he.was a candidate to succeed Mr. Beck in
the United States senate. Mr.. Carlisle
said: My relations, or rather my appar-
ent relations, to the contest for that posi-
ton have not been satisfactory to me for
sometime, and | have intended to make
Il public statement upon the subject, but
no proper occasion has been presented,
and consequently have'said nothing ex-
cept to few personal friends. Two or
three months ago | said in substance,
that although not candidate for the
Office, would accept it if elected by the
legislature, and would serve to the best of
my ability This was regarded, in some
quarters, as an announcement of my can
didacy, while in others it was not so re-
garded. 1t was certainly not intended by
me to convey the impression that | was
then or would, under any circumstances.
become candidate, and am glad OF this
opportunity to correct that impression
wherever it may exist"
81 have no desire to go to the Senate,
and do not want my name considered in
connection with the position. In fact, |
do not know that it has been thought of
to any considerable extent in making
nominations for the Legislature or other,
wise, but letters received by me from
various parts OF the State indicate that
there are some who regard me as one of
the aspirants for the place If | am to re
main in public life at all, a seat in the
| House of Representatives is entirely salts
| factory to me, and can serve the people
there at least as well as in the Senate. .
What doyou think of the prospect for
a reduction of the tariff by the next Con-
gress ?"
II can only give you my opinion, so far
rs the House is concerned" replied Mr..
Carlisle The Senate, being republican
body, no one can say with accuracy what
it is likely to do. believe the next House
will PROFESSIONALLY pass bill to reduce
very materially the custom duties. | do
not, however, expect to see the passage of
such bill as the revenue reform demo
Gratis would like to have. But | think
there will be substantial reduction. You
see we have now arrived at the point in
tariff agitation where reduction of tax
alton is absolutely necessary. The large
and growing treasury surplus makes ii nee
essary. There is no possible way to escape
it. All the methods proposed in that direc-
ton are for the most part absurdties. The
sentiment for reduced tariff is grow
ing steadily, especially in the North
west. Now, counting this growing SEN
timent with an absolute necessity for a
reduction, | think it requires little penyers
of political prophecy to assert with conf
/, dence that reduction must come"
} The bill reducing the tariff must be
| passed, however, with the help of republl-
, can votes. The detection in our ranks
caused by Mr., Randall and other protec-
tionists will putt out of the power of the
democrats to pass--a tariff revision bill,
unless they are aided by revenue reform,
} ers from the Republican ranks"
: 81 should like to know, Mr.. Carlisle"
said the reporter, what you think of Mr.
Cleyeland's administration.
President Cleveland has given to the
} country safe, strong, clean and healthy
administration. The complaints that he
! has not turned.out the republican office
7 holders as rapidly as he should are exag
l gerated. He has has acted as he honestly
believed for the best interests of the coun
l try and his party, and you will find upon
! investigation that he is very strong with
3 the people. He has made us good presi
: dent think he is the most industrious